Four individuals lost their lives after a gunman opened fire on a train in the Chicago area on Monday morning, as reported by Illinois authorities.
Law enforcement responded to a call at a train station in Forest Park, Cook County, around 5:30 a.m. The incident took place on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line train. Three victims were declared dead at the scene, while the fourth succumbed to injuries at a local hospital. Deputy Chief Chris Chin of the Forest Park Police Department stated that no further details about the victims are available at this time.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended on a CTA Pink Line train.
A firearm was recovered, there is no immediate threat to the public. This incident appears to be isolated.
Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins highlighted that the train station has experienced a significant number of emergency calls.
“It’s a terrible tragedy that four lives were lost on Labor Day weekend,” Hoskins said. “Our police and fire departments respond to this area more frequently than any other in our jurisdiction.”
The Chicago Transit Authority condemned the shooting, calling it “heinous and egregious,” and committed to cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation.
“This act of violence should never have occurred, especially on public transit,” the CTA stated.
Authorities are actively investigating the situation, with no further information available at this time.